Social Services

Ankeny, IA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 25

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job description

Our staff loves The Bridges at Ankeny for the meaningful work stability and excellent team environment!

Hi! Were thrilled youre thinking about joining us:

The Bridges at Ankeny prides itself on a passion for excellence in patient care! Were under new management creating an exceptional candidate experience for those seeking employment and apositiveprogressive andfuncareer path for those who join our team! There is so much here at The Bridges at Ankeny and we take pride in selecting the best-skilled professionals who align with our goal of excellence in patient care!

Reasons to join us:An inspiring leadership team that believes in providing a fun and diverse culture supporting a lifelong career with The Bridges at Ankeny.

*The ability to get to know your patients and their families

*A defined career path you can start and build a rewarding career with us

*Tuition reimbursement assistance

*Comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision EAP 401K Life and Disability insurance and more

*Benefits effective 1st day following 90 days of employment

*Paid Time Off

*Holiday Pay

*Annual Income Increases (at the discretion of the market)

*Consistent support from the Regional Operations and Nursing Team

And so much more!

Heres what you will do:

Responsible for planning developing organizing implementing evaluating and directing the Social Service Department in accordance with federal state and local standards as well as established policies and procedure to ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the patients/residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Plan and direct a comprehensive social services program which provides support services for residents and families
Responsible for coordinating all admissions and discharges to ensure facility census is kept at its maximum capacity
Participate in an interdisciplinary team approach to better serve the needs of the facility population
Provide for therapeutic intervention to help residents cope with the social and psychological aspects of the illnesses impairments or disabilities as well as their feelings about separation from family/community physical and emotional loss
Maintain written documentation in the customer medical record per facility policy and state and federal guidelines
Perform an initial evaluation/assessment of each residents biopsychosocial needs to be placed in the medical record. Active cases require ongoing documentation
Develop social service component of the residents plan of care identifying specific problems goals and approaches. Ensure and document that residents/families have input into the care planning process
Act as a liaison/advocate between residents families outside agencies and the Administrator to ensure that the residents rights are maintained
Take responsibility for conducting family group meetings as needed (new admissions group support group family and friends council etc.)
Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms and reports under the direction of the Administrator and submitting such reports to the Administrator and/or consultants as required
Facilitate discharge planning including the development of an organized discharge plan
Participate in departmental budget planning and supplies monthly report to the Administrator
Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREDMust possess as a minimum a bachelors degree in Social Work or a bachelors degree in a human services plus a minimum of two years experience in a supervisory capacity in a long term care; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess any certification/licensure required by state regulations.

At Campbell Street yourwell-being growth and financial future matterjoin us and experience the support you deserve!

Important Notice:

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Job descriptionOur staff loves The Bridges at Ankeny for the meaningful work stability and excellent team environment!Hi! Were thrilled youre thinking about joining us:The Bridges at Ankeny prides itself on a passion for excellence in patient care! Were under new management creating an exceptional c...